Postcode B68 9SP is located in a major urban area, within the St Pauls ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oldbury & Rood End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is West Smethwick Park.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from B68 9SP.
Oldbury & Rood End near B68 9SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Langley Green | N/A | Walking directions to Langley Green |
| 0.8 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Smethwick Park | Large | Walking directions to West Smethwick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Smethwick Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Smethwick Hall Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £173,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Pauls
In the B68 9SP postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 9SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B67 7EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Samra News | Londonderry Road, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Samra News |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.